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Pictures, dances & concerts, 1898

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Tinonee Band of Hope

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Saturday 12 March 1898 · page 6

THE usual monthly meeting of the above society was held in the Temperance Hall, Tinonee, on Thursday evening last, when there was a very large attendance. The President (Capt. G. Ricketts), was in the chair,…

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St. Patrick's Ball

Macleay Argus · Saturday 19 March 1898 · page 9

THE Convent schoolroom was filled with a merry party on Thursday evening last, on the occasion of the annual ball in aid of the R.C. Church…

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Concert and Ball

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Saturday 26 March 1898 · page 2

The concert and ball in aid of the Harrington Swimming Baths came off on Thursday night last, in the boatshed, and was a great success. The chair was taken by Captain…

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Local News. Kemfsey Band

Macleay Argus · Saturday 26 March 1898 · page 8

The band, under the conductorship of Mr. Ford, will play the following selection of music in Central Kempsey this (Saturday) evening:--Grand…

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Benefit Ball at Bo Bo

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Saturday 2 April 1898 · page 5

As announced, this most appropiate and charitable event came off last Friday evening, 25th ultimo, and notwithstanding the very unpromising and unsettled state of the evening, might be pronounced as a grand…

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Taree Band of Hope

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Wednesday 6 April 1898 · page 3

THE monthly meeting of the above society was held in the Wesleyan School-hall, Taree, on Monday evening last, when there was as usual a crowded attendance. Mr. E. Basham (Vice-President)…

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Concert in aid of Local Charities

Macleay Argus · Saturday 9 April 1898 · page 9

ON Monday evening last at the Theatre Royal a concert was held in aid of local charities. The front seats were packed, but at the back there…

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GLOUCESTER. April 3. School Concert at Copeland

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Wednesday 13 April 1898 · page 2

A VERY successful school concert was held in the Copeland School of Arts on Friday evening, April 1st, in aid of the school prizes and library fund…

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Concert and Picnic at Tinonee

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Wednesday 13 April 1898 · page 3

As announced by advertisement in our columns, a pionic and concert, in aid of the binds of the Church of England Sunday School at Tinonee, took place at Tinonee on Easter Monday…

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Concert at Copeland

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Wednesday 13 April 1898 · page 4

A SUCCESSFUL school concert was held at Copeland School of Arts on Friday evening, April 1st. The hall was splendidly decorated with flowers and Chinese lanterns—and when the curtain was raised,…

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Concert in Aid of Local Charities. To the Editor

Macleay Argus · Saturday 23 April 1898 · page 6

SIR.--In your last issue I noticed the Hospital Treasurer announced the receipt of a cheque for £2 2s part proceeds of the concert recently held in aid of " local charities."…

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Theatre Going in 1734

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Saturday 30 April 1898 · page 2

The subjoined is a literal translation of a theatrical notice of the year 1734, preserved in the Brunswick Museum : "In order to secure the comfort of the public in every way, the…

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Presbyterian Sunday School Picnic and Concert

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Saturday 30 April 1898 · page 6

THE annual picnic in connection with the Taree Presbyterian Sunday School was held in Mr. G. Fotheringham's paddock, Taree, on Wednesday last. The day was beautifully fine, and a most…

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Taree Band of Hope. Anniversary Meeting

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Saturday 7 May 1898 · page 5

The anniversary of the Taree Band of Hope was held in the Wesleyan School Hall, on Thursday evening last—the President (Rev. G. C. Percival) occupying the chair. Mr. E. Basham…

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The Kempsey Band and the Salvation Army. To the Editor

Macleay Argus · Saturday 7 May 1898 · page 6

SIR, -- I was pleased to see in your last issue that " The Casual " devoted some of his attention to the tactics of the Salvation Army. I wish to heartily endorse all that…

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At a "Bloomer" Ball

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Saturday 14 May 1898 · page 2

"It was my good fortune to attend the first 'bloomer' dance given in New York," says a writer in an American contemporary. Like other affairs of the kind, it was strictly…

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Taree Hospital Ball. Meeting of Ladies

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Saturday 14 May 1898 · page 5

THE adjourned meeting of ladies in connection with the annual Hospital Ball at Taree, was held in the Belmore Hall on Thursday afternoon last. There was a large attendance of ladies, who…

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Mulconda Band of Hope. to the Editor of the M. R. TIMES

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Saturday 14 May 1898 · page 6

DEAR MR. EDITOR,—You will probably wonder what has become of our Mulconda Band of Hope, considering that an account of its proceedings has not appeared in your journal for over six months…

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Tinonee Band of Hope

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Wednesday 18 May 1898 · page 2

THE usual monthly meeting of the above took place on Monday night, the 9th instant, when as usual, there was a good attendance. The President (Capt. Ricketts) presided. The following programme way rendered:—Hymn 271…

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Concert and Ball at Krambach

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Saturday 28 May 1898 · page 2

A concerts, in aid of the Convent School of St. Joseph, was held in Mr. Gallagher's Hall, Krambach, on Tuesday evening last. Mr. J, J. Gallagher…

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